Admissions Overview
The admission process at Virginia Military Institute has a 71% acceptance rate. There is no application fee. Virginia Military Institute has test optional requirements that focus on each student's unique potential.
Selectivity
71%
Moderately Selective
Application Volume
1,192
Total Applicants
Enrollment Yield
42%
Students who enroll
Admission Requirements
The admission process at Virginia Military Institute has a 71% acceptance rate. There is no application fee. Standardized test score requirements may vary. The admissions team at Virginia Military Institute evaluates each application holistically to assess student potential.
Testing Policy
Test Optional
Students may apply without submitting standardized test scores
Application Cost
$0
No application fee required
Complete Application Requirements
Required for Admission
Personal Statement/Essay
RequiredOptional (Considered if Submitted)
High School Transcript
OptionalHigh School GPA
OptionalStandardized Test Scores
OptionalHigh School Class Rank
OptionalNot Considered for Admission
English Proficiency Test
Not ConsideredLetters of Recommendation
Not ConsideredWork Experience
Not ConsideredLegacy Status
Not ConsideredOther Tests (Wonderlic/WISC)
Not ConsideredNote: Requirements may vary by program or student type. International students may have additional requirements. Contact the admissions office for specific questions about your application.
Test Scores
Test score ranges represent the 25th to 75th percentile of admitted students at Virginia Military Institute. About 17% of admitted students submitted SAT scores, with total scores typically ranging from 1,105 to 1,300. Additionally, about 6% of admitted students submitted ACT scores, with composite scores typically ranging from 22 to 29.
SAT Scores
17% of students submitted400
1600
1105 – 1300
200
800
570 – 660
200
800
535 – 640
ACT Scores
6% of students submitted1
36
22 – 29
1
36
22 – 30
1
36
20 – 27
Admission Statistics
1,192 students applied to VMI. Of those, 71% were accepted (847 students). Of these 847 accepted students, 358 chose to enroll.
1,192
Total Applicants
847
Students Admitted
358
Students Enrolled
71%
Acceptance Rate